“ The new riverside walkway and park will create a vibrant outdoor public space to be enjoyed throughout the seasons .
Riverside homes and world-class residents ’ facilities New homes reflect the character , colours , and textures of the surrounding East London architecture . All apartments feature outside space , many with river , park and city views . The spacious internal layouts and large feature windows flood rooms with natural light .
As part of the extensive regeneration , St William is delivering 16,000 sq ft of carefully considered residents ’ facilities to meet today ’ s demands of living in the capital . Residents can unwind with far reaching views of the River Lea from The Riverside Club , which will include a 20-metre swimming pool , a vitality pool , salt inhalation room , steam room and private treatment room . Working from home is made easy with exclusive workspace facilities , including a large business lounge with open plan spaces and meeting rooms . A vibrant social scene will be created thanks to a Den Lounge , private hire dining rooms , cinema and games room . Residents will also have access to a 24-hour concierge service .
A THRIVING NEIGHBOURHOOD
Poplar is an area known for its fashion and textile heritage and is already home to a vibrant and creative community of independent retailers . Poplar Works , which is adjacent to Poplar Riverside , provides more than 40 studio workspaces to independent and start-up businesses working in the fashion industry .
Located within the Lower Lea Valley , which is currently undergoing rapid change , Poplar Riverside is well placed to benefit from the
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combined effect of the new Lea River Park and 2012 Olympic Legacy , which will transform this area of East London .
Whether travelling by foot , bike , car or train , residents will enjoy excellent transport connections from Poplar Riverside . East India and Canning Town Stations are less than a 15-minute walk away meaning residents can access Waterloo in 13 minutes , Westminster in 17 minutes and Bond Street in 22 minutes . For those travelling by bike , Canary Wharf is just 12-minutes away and Bank and Waterloo are also just 31 minutes away .
Residents will have access to a new pedestrian bridge , which is being built over the River Lea , allowing residents to enjoy a pleasant and convenient walking route directly to the City .
For leisure and travel further afield , Stratford International and Westfield Stratford City are both less than 25 minutes away by bike .
Travelling by car , the nearby A13 carriageway provides access to the North Circular , M1 and M11 , as well as the Blackwall Tunnel under the Thames .
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION ON THE DOORSTEP
For students , Poplar Riverside is ideally located for access to many of the capital ’ s leading universities and colleges . UCL ’ s new East London campus at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park can be reached in 20 minutes by bicycle , while London College of Fashion , Queen Mary University and the Royal Ballet School are less than a 20 minute cycle away .
London ’ s other world-renowned universities , including King ’ s College , University of Westminster , London School of Economics and Central St Martins , can all be reached in less than an hour by London Underground .
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